Mayor of Taupo

The Mayor of Taupo officiates over the Taupo District of New Zealand's North Island.[1]

The Mayor of Taupo is the head of the municipal government, and presides over the District Council. The Mayor is directly elected using a first-past-the-post electoral system. The office was established on 1 December 1989, after the formation of the District Council in the 1989 local government reforms. David Trewavas is the current mayor of Taupo.[2][1] He sought reelection in 2019,[3] months after receiving a kidney transplant from his wife.[4]

There have been four mayors to date:

  • 1989–2001: Joan Williamson QSO JP
  • 2001–2007: Clayton Stent
  • 2007–2013: Rick Cooper
  • 2013–present: David Trewavas

References
  1. "Mayor and Councillors". taupodc.govt.nz. Taupo District Council.
  2. "David Trewavas re-elected as Taupō District mayor". Rotorua Daily Post. 12 October 2019. Retrieved 20 January 2020.
  3. McMichael, Laurillee (15 May 2019). "After transplant, Taupō mayor David Trewavas throws hat back in ring". New Zealand Media and Entertainment. Taupo and Turangi Weekender.
  4. Steven, Robert (12 January 2019). "Taupō mayor and wife recovering from kidney transplant operation". stuff.co.nz. Waikato Times.
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